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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.17, 85.39 and 46.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.17, 85.39 and 46.91 is: 70.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.17 : 85.39 = 46.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.17/85.39 = 46.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.17x = 85.39 × 46.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.17x = 4,005.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,005.74/57.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.06

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